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THOMAS DECOSTER MD
NPI 1154337715
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Albuquerque, NM

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-1623 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 5, 2024, Feb 6, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Thomas Decoster Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMAS DECOSTER MD (NPI 1154337715) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (86-210) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154337715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS DECOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Msc10 5600Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · (505) 272-1623
Phone(505) 272-1623
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1154337715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 86-210
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thomas Decoster Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Decoster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Unm Medical Group Inc
6.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JOANNA KATZMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3160
STUART PETT MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-6901
GERALD DEMAREST MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2336
ELAINE EDMONDS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3160
JENNIFER VICKERS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-1623
MARY IDA JOHNSON MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3342
MOHEB MONEIM MD
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-1623
ANGELA MARTIN MD
Otolaryngology
2ND AMBULATORY CARE CTR, 2211 LOMAS BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-6452

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Decoster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Decoster is 1154337715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Thomas Decoster located?

Thomas Decoster practices at 2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-1623.

What is Thomas Decoster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Thomas Decoster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Decoster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Decoster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Decoster reassigns Medicare benefits to Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Decoster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Decoster was last updated on July 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.